Ingredients
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup (160g) wild rice, rinsed
4 cups (960ml) chicken broth
2 cups (480ml) water
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or milk
3 carrots, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
Prepare the soup base: In a slow cooker, combine chicken, wild rice, broth, water, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the rice is cooked.
Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the slow cooker.
Make the creamy base: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in heavy cream or milk until smooth and thickened.
Combine: Stir the creamy mixture into the slow cooker and let cook for another 15-20 minutes until the soup thickens.
Serve: Enjoy warm with crusty bread!